Level 1 – Foundations of Analytical Literacy
Free Course
Designed for journalists, researchers and independent analysts who need to think clearly when information is incomplete or emotionally charged.
This is the entry point to Tradecraft Agency’s training programme. Level 1 teaches the foundational methods for testing claims, recognising rhetorical distortions, and maintaining clear definitions. It is designed for anyone who wants to improve everyday judgment when encountering public statements, media, or institutional messaging.No registration is required to begin.
What You Will Learn
- How to break down any claim into its logical structure (UoM 1)
- How to spot common rhetorical substitutions that distort debate (UoM 2)
- How to detect and correct definition manipulation (UoM 3)
These three Units of Meaning form the bedrock of all further analysis on this site.
Course Format
- Short, focused modules based on the stabilised Framework
- Each module includes the canonical fields (Intent, Transformation, Core Ideas, Structure)
- Practical examples and representations (synopses, maps, sketchnotes)
- No quizzes or certificates at this level — the goal is genuine understanding
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After completing Level 1, you may continue to:
→ Level 2 – Applied Tradecraft (Paid)
→ Professional and institutional training tiers